Pioneer - PL-12D Record player





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Pioneer PL-12D manual belt-driven turntable from 1974, weighing about 7.5 kg, tested and working with stable 33⅓/45 RPM speeds, aluminium platter, static-balanced tonearm, AC synchronous motor, wow and flutter about 0.1% WRMS, and rumble around −65 dB, with a solid wooden plinth and a dust cover with light scratches; Audio-Technica cartridge with a new stylus and a new drive belt; includes no extra accessories.
Description from the seller
Pioneer PL-12D
This model is one of the most beloved and best-selling turntables of the 1970s and enjoys an excellent worldwide reputation for its simple yet highly effective design, reliable engineering, and surprisingly musical performance.
This Pioneer PL-12D is a manual, belt-driven turntable with a focus on mechanical quietness and sound quality. Because it lacks automatic features, the mechanism is simpler, resulting in less wear, lower resonance, and a very stable playback.
Thanks to the solid wooden plinth, heavy aluminum platter, and well-balanced tonearm, this turntable delivers a warm, natural, and controlled sound that pairs exceptionally well with a wide range of musical styles.
General condition
- Good condition, fully functional.
- Recently serviced and ready to play.
- Both speeds (33⅓ and 45 RPM) are stable.
- The display arm moves smoothly and is properly balanced.
- The drivetrain and motor operate quietly and smoothly.
- Housing in good condition with minor signs of wear appropriate for its age.
- Dust cover present; shows light superficial scratches.
- Audio-Technica cartridge with a new needle.
- New drive belt.
See the photos for a good impression of the cosmetic condition.
Technical specifications
Brand / model: Pioneer PL-12D
- Type: Manual turntable
- Drive: belt drive
- Motor: AC synchronous motor
- Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 RPM
- Wow & Flutter: approximately 0.1% WRMS
- Rumble: ca. –65 dB
- Rotating platform: aluminium, approx. 30 cm
- Tonearm: statically balanced tonearm
- Dimensions: approx. 430 × 160 × 350 mm
- Weight: approx. 7.5 kg
The turntable is carefully shipped and insured.
Pioneer PL-12D
This model is one of the most beloved and best-selling turntables of the 1970s and enjoys an excellent worldwide reputation for its simple yet highly effective design, reliable engineering, and surprisingly musical performance.
This Pioneer PL-12D is a manual, belt-driven turntable with a focus on mechanical quietness and sound quality. Because it lacks automatic features, the mechanism is simpler, resulting in less wear, lower resonance, and a very stable playback.
Thanks to the solid wooden plinth, heavy aluminum platter, and well-balanced tonearm, this turntable delivers a warm, natural, and controlled sound that pairs exceptionally well with a wide range of musical styles.
General condition
- Good condition, fully functional.
- Recently serviced and ready to play.
- Both speeds (33⅓ and 45 RPM) are stable.
- The display arm moves smoothly and is properly balanced.
- The drivetrain and motor operate quietly and smoothly.
- Housing in good condition with minor signs of wear appropriate for its age.
- Dust cover present; shows light superficial scratches.
- Audio-Technica cartridge with a new needle.
- New drive belt.
See the photos for a good impression of the cosmetic condition.
Technical specifications
Brand / model: Pioneer PL-12D
- Type: Manual turntable
- Drive: belt drive
- Motor: AC synchronous motor
- Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 RPM
- Wow & Flutter: approximately 0.1% WRMS
- Rumble: ca. –65 dB
- Rotating platform: aluminium, approx. 30 cm
- Tonearm: statically balanced tonearm
- Dimensions: approx. 430 × 160 × 350 mm
- Weight: approx. 7.5 kg
The turntable is carefully shipped and insured.

